The Author's POV

Chapter 612

A new morning arrived.

As soon as I woke up, I washed up and had breakfast with my family. After that, I got changed and left the apartment. Not going to lie, the last part took me a little longer than expected due to some unforeseen circumstances. Nevertheless, I was still on time.

"Are you ready?"

I was greeted by Amanda when I arrived at the front of the flat. She looked quite vivacious with her long white skirt and a black turtleneck that hid her neck.

Upon seeing her, I apologized immediately.

"Sorry, Nola was giving me a hard time."

"What happened this time?"

"…She had a nightmare, and she didn't want to let go of me."

Amanda covered her mouth and laughed.

"That's adorable."

"Not when you're in a hurry."

"It's fine, let's go. I've got the driver waiting downstairs."

"Thanks…"

Thanking Amanda, my mood shifted. Not in a good way as I was reminded of my purpose.

'...It's been a while since I last paid a visit.'

To Smallsnake's grave.

About a year or so.

I just couldn't bear to go. It reminded me of my failure. My failure in saving someone that was dear to me.

...But I also knew that this couldn't go on anymore.

As I was getting ready to leave for Immorra, I thought I should pay him a visit. It was about time I moved on.

"It's alright."

I felt Amanda squeeze my hand as she looked up at me. Meeting her gaze, I felt my heart calm down a little as a smile spread across my face.

Then, squeezing her hand back, I leaned my body forward and gave her a peck on the cheek.

"You…"

"Thanks."

I let go of her hand and moved away toward the elevators. Pretending ignorance to her bewildered expression.

It was about time I got her back because of how cheeky she had been acting lately. I was satisfied with just seeing her reaction.

…and it was exactly because of this feeling that I was experiencing that my face turned somber.

'I can't lose this.'

This little joy in my life.

It was probably the only thing that was stopping me from losing it.

So…

I had to do everything to not lose it.

***

Amanda stared at Ren's parting back with her hand pressed against the side of her cheek.

'It's hot.'

the heat rise on both sides

than she expected. Most likely because this was the first

her who initiated. She

was extremely slow, it was nonetheless still progress, and Amanda could see

were testimony to this, and her

But...

her arm while her other

just

***

Tap. Tap. Tap.

flashed across Ryan's screen as his fingers danced on the

was actually able to see what the tabs exhibited given how quickly they

him, Ryan's hand paused. Then, with a furrow of

generator that is powering up the system. If I disable the system, the generator will

one of the monitors, Ryan pressed

appears that I won't be able to assist you any longer, guys. They have a backup generator for their system. You

[No problem]

echoed inside of his

It belonged to Ava.

without a problem. I'll get back at you in ten minutes. We should be able to finish the

"Got it."

communication shut off after

back toward the main screen, Ryan took a pen from the side of his

we should be able to meet our monthly

perform tasks from time to time. They were required by law to meet certain monthly targets in order to

of the lowest rank in the past, it wasn't an issue before, but when their mercenary organization rose in status, they were required to accomplish missions each month

just the fame that came with it,

at the moment, it

we

on the table and

stared

sure

Ryan tried his best to make up for his absence, but even after

over his role that he understood just how good Smallsnake

think

tighten whenever

had passed, he

much to him, but every day, he would force himself to learn and improve his methods. It was the only thing that

he want such a situation to happen

Ding—!

Ryan received a message.

to another planet in two days' time. I want everyone to

a couple of times as heavy silence fell upon the

breath, he tried to calm down, but when he saw the words 'another

of his might. Unknowingly, his foot started to shake

'Calm down Ryan.'

quell his rough breathing, and even then, he could feel his heart beating uncontrollably inside

"Huff…huff…"

he brought his fingers to the

[Okay.]

a simple message. One that only contained a single word. And one that took

up from his seat once

at his mirror while resting both of his hands on

on, I need

***

"We're here."

and stretched my

eyes while breathing in the

'Here I am.'

been a while since I had been here. Honestly, everything felt so familiar yet so unfamiliar

quite put how I was feeling into

like it was eating away at the little sanity that I had

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